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Femina Survey: Inside the mind of a millennial woman

Whether you are a millennial or are struggling to understand one, life right now can get a bit confusing. Work culture is changing, no one seems to date anymore and Instagram is giving everyone heartburn. Femina decided to decode these emerging trends by going straight to the source. We surveyed millennial women (aged 18 to 35) to find out where they stand on issues like sex, career, money, relationships and identity, travel, health, technology, and community and labels.

Let’s see what the Gen Y women think about being fit.

How often do you exercise in a week?

Health is everything: Gen Y women are making health more of a priority than their parents and grandparents did—with 46 per cent saying they work out more than once a week. “Gen X defined the word healthy as ‘not sick’, whereas millennials define it as 360-degree wellness with a focus on eating right and exercising smart,” says celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala, adding, “They know that heart disease, diabetes and other lifestyle illnesses are preventable and that is why they are making a conscious effort to shape up that aspect of their life.”

What do you usually do for exercise?

It’s got to be bespoke: The generation that’s always on the go is also moving away from more conventional workouts, like gymming and yoga, and towards bespoke fitness routines such as running, Pilates and CrossFit (60 per cent) that can be personalised for their goals and lives. “They need change constantly, and seek new ways to stay fit every six months or so. Plus overscheduled lives mean they value efficient, crisper and more convenient options for most things in life,” says Karachiwala.

Interval training is in: Commonly referred to as stimulation junkies, Gen Y women are not happy just doing one thing at a time, and that’s why regimens that involve switching exercises every few minutes or incorporating high-level cardio like Zumba are becoming increasingly popular. Karachiwala says, “Being surrounded by technological advancements has made multi-tasking a part of their daily life. Even in a gym, you will find women running on the treadmill, while listening to music, watching TV or scrolling through their Twitter feed.”

Finger’s on the pulse: With music and fitness (at 45 per cent) featuring high on the list of apps the young women can’t live without, they are not only using tech to track their health data, but also to connect with like-minded people and engage in fitness communities. “Today trainers are also using Skype, WhatsApp and live streaming on Instagram and Facebook to train clients. There are apps to help one practices yoga, train for a marathon and work out using only one’s bodyweight,” says Karachiwala, who quickly adds a word of caution: “While increased awareness through the internet is a good sign, this information needs to be vetted by an expert or it can be misleading.”

How important is your physical appearance to you?

Looking good feels good: The celeb trainer comments on our finding that nearly three in four women are driven by health goals rather than cosmetic ones: “Millennials equate fitness with happiness and happiness with looking good. With mass media laying so much emphasis on looking good through celebrity coverage or otherwise, they don’t want to feel left out.”